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Most people walk into divorce mediation unprepared, and it costs them. In this episode, former Family Court Judge John Millard shares the tips and mistakes to avoid so you can protect yourself. We cover what mediation actually is, the biggest mistakes people make, and how drive-by mediations work in Texas divorce cases.  ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Your divorce paperwork can say “they’ll pay the IRS,” but that does not mean the IRS will agree. We bring on Houston tax attorney and CPA Lucy Petry to get brutally practical about the messy overlap between Texas family law and federal tax law, especially when divorce uncovers years of missing returns or a tax liability nobody budgeted for.  If you want a divorce strategy that accounts for tax debt, asset division, and real-world collection risk, this conversation will save you expensive surprises. Subscribe, share this with someone navigating a Texas divorce with tax issues, and leave a review so more people can find it! ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Money doesn’t usually “disappear” in divorce. It moves, it changes accounts, it gets labeled badly, and it hides in plain sight inside tax returns, bank transfers, and business books that were never meant to be courtroom-ready. We’re joined by Denise French, managing partner at Stewart, Hurst, French, & Dodson Forensics, to explain how forensic accounting and business valuation actually work in a Texas divorce when someone suspects hidden assets, unreported accounts, or spending that just doesn’t match the story. If you want fewer surprises and cleaner outcomes around business valuation, separate property tracing, retirement division, and QDRO timing, listen now, then subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more Texas families can find us! ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The house can feel like the last thread of stability in a divorce, but it can also become the fastest way to blow up your finances if you make a decision on emotion instead of math. We’re talking through the real-world choices Texas families face with the marital home, and we’re doing it with someone who lives in the messy middle of divorce and real estate every day: Jennifer Francois, a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) serving the greater Houston area. Subscribe for more practical Texas divorce guidance, share this with someone stressing about the house, and leave a review if it helped! What’s your biggest concern about the marital home right now? ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Money shouldn’t vanish just because a marriage ends. We walk through exactly how we uncover hidden assets and prove community waste in Texas divorces, from the first red flags to the final division. You’ll hear how we use discovery requests to peel back the lawyers of the financial onion. We also share the advanced tools that bring clarity to messy finances. Finally, we unpack community waste and how Texas courts fix the damage.  If this episode helps you see your next step more clearly, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and let us know what topic you'd like to see us cover next! ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Discovery doesn’t have to feel like a tidal wave. We break down Texas divorce discovery into clear steps you can follow, revealing the exact tools, timelines, and habits that keep costs down and your case on track. With Managing Attorney Alex Hunt and Senior Paralegal Melissa Tubbs at the table, we translate lawyer-speak into plain English and share the workflow our firm uses to move from document chaos to a clean, court-ready production. ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Think grandparents have automatic rights in Texas? This episode is worth a listen. Managing Attorney Alex Hunt sits down with Senior Attorney Margaret Tucker to map the real path for grandparents seeking custody or court-ordered time. They explain why the parental presumption—grounded in Troxel v. Granville and reinforced by the Texas Constitution—sets such a steep climb. If you’ve heard “grandparents’ rights,” prepare for a reality check backed by statute, standards, and courtroom practice. If you’re a grandparent weighing next steps, this guide helps turn concern into a focused plan grounded in Texas family law. Subscribe for more Texas family law insights, share this episode with someone who needs clarity, and leave a contact us or comment with the toughest question you want us to tackle next. ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

In this episode, we unpack how Texas community property works, what counts as separate property, and why proof decides outcomes. We walk through house options, retirement account tracing, and QDROs, then share strategies to keep what matters most while avoiding common pitfalls. • community property presumption and why title does not control • definition of separate property and how to prove it • clear and convincing evidence and tracing explained • just and right division versus 50‑50 myth • mixed characterization and commingling risks • prenups and postnups reshaping property rules • options for the marital home and equalization • protecting 401(k)s, ERISA plans, and QDRO essentials • practical document checklists and expert use • settlement strategy and offsetting assets ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

In this episode, Hunt Law Firm attorneys Alex Hunt and Bri Holcombe break down the most significant changes to Texas child support law, including the new guideline income cap, how child support is calculated under the updated rules, who will be affected, and what this means for both paying and receiving parents across the state. ⚖️ ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Texas doesn’t treat alimony like a golden parachute. Hunt Law Firm attorneys Alex Hunt and Hanna Sampat walk through how spousal maintenance actually works here: strict eligibility based on minimum reasonable needs, four qualifying routes, and why the size of your separate property or your share of the community estate can make or break a claim. Along the way, we explain what judges weigh when deciding amount and duration, from age and employability to wasteful spending, fault, and contributions to a spouse’s career. If you’re paying, you’ll hear practical ways to reduce exposure: offer a slightly larger slice of the community estate, consider lump-sum equalization, and file a modification promptly if your income drops. If you’re receiving, you’ll learn how to strengthen your position by documenting job searches and training efforts.  ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Ever wish the rules around Texas custody were written in plain English? Hunt Law Firm attorneys, Alex Hunt and Elena Smith, taking you behind the legal labels to explain how courts handle decision-making (conservatorship), time with each parent (possession schedules), and the money piece (child support)—and where thoughtful agreements can make life smoother for everyone. With clear examples, we unpack the “bed, heads, meds, ed” framework that divides key parental rights: who sets the child’s primary residence, how psychological and psychiatric care is decided, who makes non-emergency medical calls, and how educational choices and school enrollment work in real life. We also get candid about joint vs. exclusive rights, why “independent” decision-making can backfire for medical issues, and how tiebreakers like pediatricians or principals actually play out. From Standard Possession Orders to their expanded versions, we map the time split most Texas families see, the logic behind Thursday overnights and weekend rotations, and why summers and holidays rebalance the calendar. You’ll hear practical tips on using visual calendars to reduce friction, plus when to consider a custom schedule for offshore shifts or irregular work. We address the 50/50 question head-on—when it can work, when courts resist it, and how to build credibility if that’s your goal. On child support, we demystify net monthly resources, the Attorney General’s calculator, and common deviations for kids with special needs. We clarify medical and dental support obligations, why vision typically isn’t required by statute, and the legal limits on ordering college or extracurricular costs (and how parents can still agree to share them). If you want fewer surprises and more confidence navigating Texas family law, this guide gives you the map and the mile markers. Subscribe for more clear, practical family law insights, and share this episode with a friend who needs a straightforward path through custody and support.  Got questions you want us to tackle next? Leave a review and let us know! ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Ever wondered where the legal line sits between “documenting” and “spying”? Hunt Law Firm attorneys, Alex Hunt and David C. Adams, tackle seven hot‑button family law questions YOU asked and give clear, usable answers you can act on today. From one‑party consent recordings to the criminal risks of AirTags and tracking apps, we explain when evidence helps your case—and when it can blow it up. We walk through travel rules for co‑parents, including why most decrees treat out‑of‑state trips differently from international travel and relocation, plus the small communication habits that lower conflict and build credibility. You’ll learn what an amicus attorney really does, how their role differs from a custody evaluator, and why naming the right person can shift mediation and the ultimate outcome. Money and mobility get real, too. If your ex keeps the car but your name stays on the loan, we share decree language that protects your credit with refinance deadlines and sale procedures. We unpack geographic restrictions—what “county and contiguous counties” actually means, why “lift language” matters if someone moves, and how boundaries impact real‑world involvement with your kids. We also break down drug testing: how courts view marijuana versus hard drugs, the consequences of refusals, and tools like Soberlink that can get you back to normal possession schedules. To round it out, we demystify subpoenas: subpoena duces tecum, business records affidavits, depositions, timelines, and how to respond without landing in contempt. It’s a fast, practical tour of the pitfalls we see every week—and the strategies that keep you safe, credible, and focused on your children. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more Texas families can find clear answers.  Got a question we should cover next? Send it our way! ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Custody time shouldn’t feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. Hunt Law Firm attorneys, Alex Hunt and Margaret Tucker, pull the Texas Standard Possession Order apart and rebuild it in plain language—when the expanded, school-to-school version applies, how first/third/fifth weekends actually work, and why the summer election window (and those April deadlines) matters more than you think. From odd/even holiday rotations to birthday time guarantees, we map the details so you can plan without second-guessing. We also get practical about distance. If you’re 50–100 miles apart, you can choose expanded or basic SPO; past 100 miles, the presumption shifts and summertime expands to 42 days. Work schedules complicate the picture—offshore rotations, firefighter shifts, and on-call duties rarely fit cleanly into Thursdays and weekends—so we share custom options that courts accept when you show the default is unworkable and your plan preserves consistent contact. Thinking about 50–50? We compare week-on/week-off with 2-2-3 splits, explaining what families love—and why many judges hesitate. Stability, a “home base,” and frequent contact drive court decisions, especially for kids under three. We walk through Texas Family Code 153.254 factors, common under-three approaches like frequent short visits and limited overnights, and how to step up time as a child grows and routines settle. If you’re negotiating or heading to mediation, start with what a court is likely to do, then tailor for school, travel, and your child’s needs. Agreements add flexibility, while the SPO provides a reliable safety net if cooperation falters.  Subscribe for more Texas family law guidance, share this episode with someone who needs clarity, and leave a review to help other parents find practical, kid-first custody advice. ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Navigating the complex landscape of property division during a Texas divorce requires understanding the fundamental distinction between community and separate property. In this episode, attorneys Alex Hunt and David Teasdale from Hunt Law Firm cut through the confusion surrounding Texas property laws to provide clarity on what belongs to whom when marriages end. ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Death shouldn't mean chaos for your loved ones, yet without proper planning, that's exactly what happens. The probate process—that legal maze families navigate after someone dies—doesn't have to be overwhelming. In our latest episode, Hunt Law Firm attorneys Alex Hunt and Bri Holcombe breaks down this often-misunderstood area of law with remarkable clarity. Hunt Law Firm is proud to announce our expansion into probate law alongside our established family law practice. This natural extension allows us to help clients through life's most difficult transitions with the same compassion and expertise they've come to expect from our team. Have questions about probate or want to ensure your estate plan protects your loved ones? Reach out to us at 832-315-5494 or visit familylawyerkaty.com to start the conversation. ABOUT HUNT LAW FIRM ▶ Hunt Law Firm focuses on family law, divorce, custody, and estate planning matters. We serve clients throughout the Greater Houston area, with our principal office in Katy, TX. Learn more about our practice at https://www.familylawyerkaty.com. FOLLOW  ▶ Web: https://www.familylawyerkaty.com Facebook: @huntlawtexas Instagram: @huntlawtexas X/Twitter: @huntlawtexas YouTube: @huntlawtexas This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The information in this podcast is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.